Signalling helmet concept, whaddya think?

I have a helmet that has red lights, similar to the ones in the link that you can turn on, on the back of it. It comes with four options - solid red light, (hit the button once) flashing red (hit the button a second time) blinking red (hit the button a third time) and off position. They are not connected in any way to my signal device but operate on a battery in the helmet. At night it looks like an additional brake light (when solid), and can draw added attention when flashing. I think it's a great idea. At night, it delineates from a distance a bike rider as opposed to a vehicle on the road, because it looks like vertical lights - (the back break light combined with the helmet light) and makes for increased visibility. I thought it was a great safety feature offered by GMAX which made me get this helmet.
 
yeah these helmets have been out for a while and is definitely a step in the right direction in terms of safety. The helmet accessory on the other hand is definitely a plus as it brings attention to a rider's signalling intent to an inexcusable position. There is no way someone can say " i didn't see him/her" since it's synced with your bike's lights. I want one once this comes out.
 
N3WMAN said:
If they cant be bothered to look at the one attached to my fender what makes you think they'll look at the one on my helmet?
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Because its more at eye level? (whether it be for sedand or SUV drivers)

2 lights will catch more your attention than one id assume :)
 
LePhillou said:
Because its more at eye level? (whether it be for sedand or SUV drivers)

2 lights will catch more your attention than one id assume :)
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The way I look at it is if someone cant pay enough attention to notice a motorcycle and rider is stopping in front of them, a helmet with lights on it isn't going to make a difference. If people "Didn't see you" no amount of lights will help imo.
 
N3WMAN said:
If they cant be bothered to look at the one attached to my fender what makes you think they'll look at the one on my helmet?
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Lights are at a higher level and increase the chances of being seen. (emphasise in 'increase', but not completely)

I'd get one of these for sure.
 
I think someone posted a link not too long ago of a jacket with LED turn/brake signals on the back. It probably helps but I wouldn't buy either one of them.
 
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